Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across England. Find groups, events and resources local to you as a social worker.

Campaigns in England

Take a look at some of the activities and outcomes from campaigns in England and how you can get involved. Your voice inspires our campaigns.
Homes not Hospitals campaign

Homes Not Hospitals

Autistic people and people with learning disabilities should not be in hospital units, but supported to live independent and fulfilling lives

Social Work in Disasters

BASW England looks to raise awareness, but also formalise, the important role social workers play in disaster recovery

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Committees

BASW England committee works with BASW staff, particularly the BASW England Manager and Executive Officer, to discuss current issues for social work and decide what the priorities for BASW England are. The committee are elected to serve for two years by BASW England members at the England annual meeting

Together we’ll drive positive change and influence what matters in social work today.

Find out more about BASW England Committees

Local branches

Join one of our 16 local branches across England. Branches run regular events and activities for members, contribute to campaigns and may bring motions to the BASW AGM. 

Connect, learn and lobby with us. With the British Association of Social Workers you’ll get the support you need, all under one roof.

Find out more about local branches and the closest branch to you.

Independents local networks

There are eight independent networks across England social worker can get involved with supporting both virtual and face-to-face meetings.

Get the professional resources and networking opportunities you need.

Find out more about Independents local networks near you

Thematic groups

BASW England has eight thematic groups including; Adult Mental Health, Adult Social Work, Black & Ethnic Minority Professionals Symposium, Children & Families, Criminal Justice, Emergency Duty Team, Professional Capabilities and Development, Social Workers in Health and Student & Newly Qualified Social Workers.

Work together to influence UK policy and and share knowledge and expertise. 

Find out more about BASW England's thematic groups

England in the news

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A hub of support, guidance and resources for student members.
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National policies and resources in England

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Age Assessment | BASW Practice Guide

This Guide brings together best practice on age assessment, useful techniques and information as well as exploring the relationship between existing and new legislation on age assessment and the implications.

Childhood Violent and Aggressive Behaviour Guidance

This brief guidance has been compiled to support social workers in formulating a response to families, following round table events that identified the wide range of social work settings where social workers were responding with limited guidance and training.
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